Behavioral Health Care Coordinator Job Posting If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, the Columbia County NY Mental Health Center is the place for you! The Children's Behavioral Health Care Coordinator position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families experiencing a variety of mental health and behavioral health needs. The Children's Behavioral Health Care Coordinator is a qualified professional with excellent engagement, communication, and coordination skills, and experience working with children, adolescents, and families. The position involves coordinating care and services across healthcare providers, schools, community agencies, and other systems to ensure children and families receive the support they need. Candidates must be proficient in computer and health record technology and possess the ability to develop, implement, and maintain individualized care plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A

bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, nursing, rehabilitation, education, counseling, occupational/physical/recreation therapy, community mental health, child and family studies, sociology, counseling, or speech and hearing AND two years of full-time experience providing direct services to individuals with mental, learning, or emotional disabilities. Experience includes, but is not limited to, providing therapeutic and supportive interventions as well as coordinating and linking clients to comprehensive community resources in order to live successfully in the community--such as medical, psychiatric, social, educational, legal, housing, and financial services or experience in working with recipients of social service programs and public assistance.

Note:

Additional education beyond the bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of valid NYS driver's license required at time of and throughout appointment. Generous benefit package that includes NYS Retirement Fund, CDPHP no deductible and no referral Health Plan, Low-cost Mail order Prescriptions, Dental and Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Compensatory, and Holiday), Flexible Spending Account and More! This position is a non-competitive through the New York State Civil Service HELP (Hiring Emergency Limited Placement) Program. Please submit resume, cover letter and two professional references to: Sandy Richardson-Coon Columbia County Mental Health 325 Columbia Street Hudson, NY 12534 sandy.richardson-coon@columbiacountyny.gov 518-828-9446 Columbia County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$62,215.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Mental health counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person